Anchorage, Alaska - Providence Medical Group Alaska is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Gastroenterologist for a full-time clinical position in Anchorage, Alaska. This position is mostly outpatient clinics at Providence Pediatric Gastroenterology, with some inpatient consulting at The Children's Hospital at Providence-the children's hospital within Providence Alaska Medical Center-and the nearby Alaska Native Medical Center. We see patients from all parts of Alaska, with a wide variety of challenging disorders. The Children's Hospital at Providence has 115 beds, including a 9-bed PICU, and a separate 66-bed NICU. The Providence Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic has access to a full-time pediatric dietician, speech therapists, physical therapists, and social worker. The Children's Hospital at Providence has an infusion center, laboratory, pathology and imaging facilities. Local pediatric subspecialties include surgery/surgical subspecialties, neurology, endocrinology, hematology/oncology, nephrology, allergy, infectious disease and pulmonology. Pediatric rheumatology and genetics services are available on a rotating basis from Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington. The successful candidate will preferably have at least 2 years of clinical experience following fellowship in the entire spectrum of pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology disorders, endoscopic procedures, and excellent communication skills. There is opportunity to teach medical students and residents, and those involved in teaching can apply for an appointment as clinical faculty at the University of Washington Department of Pediatrics. Anchorage is a culturally diverse city with a metro population of 300,000, lots of green space, and access to shopping, restaurants, museums and theater. It is family-friendly with a good work/life balance. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered. There is no state sales tax or income tax. The successful candidate will join 2 other physicians (with one planning to retire after the new hire is in place) in an office with 1 nurse (plans to hire a 2nd nurse), 1 MA, and 1 front desk-and a beautiful view of the mountains. Call is 1:3 and shared with another Pediatric Gastroenterologist in private practice in Anchorage. Join us in making a difference to the children of Alaska!

Alaska offers financial, cultural and recreational opportunities beyond compare. There is no state income or sales tax; in fact the state pays every Alaskan a yearly dividend from oil revenues! Anchorage, with 285,000 residents, is a modern American city surrounded by spectacular scenery and boundless outdoor recreation opportunities. Within the city limits are moose, bears, glaciers, hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking and skiing, a ski resort, golf courses, major dogsled race starts, and several peaks of the hugely popular Chugach Mountains. There are also shopping malls, world-class restaurants, brewpubs, two universities, a sports arena and a performing arts center. The combination of urban and wild is what makes Anchorage such a special place. Where else can you catch a salmon in the shadow of skyscrapers, or meet a moose on your way to the symphony?

Providence Medical Group - Alaska is a multi-specialty group with approximately 70 physicians and advanced practice clinicians serving greater Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. Through collaboration, sharing best practices and listening to our providers, we strive to be the best place to practice medicine and receive care.

Providence St. Joseph Health is a family of partner organizations including Providence Health & Services, St. Joseph Health, Facey Medical Foundation, Swedish, Pacific Medical Centers, Covenant Health and Kadlec. With 50 hospitals, more than 800 physician clinics, and a variety of health and educational services that include senior care and supportive housing, the health system and its partners em...ploy more than 100,000 caregivers (employees) serving communities across seven states: Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. PSJH’s family of organizations work together to meet the needs of its communities, especially the poor and vulnerable.